Indiana Hoosiers boost College Football Playoff hopes with 27-13 win over USC Trojans

Indiana's defense forced costly USC Trojans turnovers in the red zone as the Hoosiers moved to 9-1 and kept their playoff hopes firmly alive.

Indiana Hoosiers boost College Football Playoff hopes with 27-13 win over USC Trojans

TL;DR

  • Indiana Hoosiers defeated USC Trojans 27-13.
  • The win keeps Indiana's College Football Playoff hopes alive.
  • USC struggled on the road and committed costly turnovers, including two red zone interceptions.
  • Indiana's running back Turbo Richard was ruled out before the game.
  • Both teams missed field goals in the first half.
  • Indiana scored touchdowns via Grant Wilson to Brock Schott, Khobie Martin, and a 42-yard pass to Charlie Becker.
  • USC scored a touchdown via Jayden Maiava to Zacharyus Williams.
  • Indiana moves to 9-1 on the year and 6-1 in Big Ten play.
  • USC's third loss likely ends their playoff hopes.